When We Travel Book 2 | Whouffaldi

Chapter 31: Rey Oswald

Mr. Clever's POV

I had managed to make the metal go inside of my head, keeping it out of view

"Hello!" I exclaimed as I walked over to Oswin and Orion. Oswin signed to Orion so he could understand. They both raised their eyebrows at me as they stood up from the sofa, "What's wrong?"

"Where have you been... dad?" Oswin questioned.

I shrugged, "Oh, ya know. Saving the universe and all that." I paused, "Just out of curiosity... think of this like a test... How old are you?"

Oswin folded her arms, "We're both eleven."

"Eleven?" I asked, "Are you sure? You talk like a sixteen year old!"

Orion then spoke up, "We're half Time Lord in case you've forgotton. We mentally age faster."

"Although..." Oswin said as she approached me, "You should know that. Considering you're a Time Lord yourself. Why don't you know that?"

"Like I said. Just a test!" I stated, "Now! Who wants to go on an adventure?!"

"Where's mum?" Orion wondered.

"Cl-Clara?" I stuttered, "Why'd you ask?"

Oswin mimicked, "Just out of curiosity..."

I rolled my eyes, "Out with Missy. Just some family bonding between those two."

"Ring her." Oswin said.

"Wh-What?" I questioned.

"Ring mum." she ordered, "Just to make sure that it's okay to go on an adventure with you."

Orion then inputted, "Hang on. Where's your TARDIS?"

"Your mother has it."

"Why didn't she take Handsome?" Oswin asked.

"She wanted to take the old girl for a spin." I replied, "They haven't... ya know... flown together on their own in a while." I exclaimed, "Come on! We can take Handsome or we can go over to your grandfather's house and pick up Grey! Whichever you prefer!"

"We're not stupid." Oswin began, "Perks of being part Time Lord. Where's dad?"

"I'm er- I'm right here." I tried to assure them.

Orion shook his head, "No. No you're not him." they both started to back off from me. Oswin quickly pushed a button on her ring which was on her middle finger on her right hand.

"Wh-What was that? What did you just do?" I asked.

"Just wait." Oswin responded.

There was a flash of light before a voice exclaimed, "Remain calm human scum!"

"Strax! For gods sake!" a familiar voice said. I opened my eyes to see Vastra shaking her head at Strax.

"Oswin. Orion." Jenny said, "What's wrong?"

Oswin pointed towards me, "Him." She simply said.

"There's nothing wrong you lot." I spoke, "Trust me. I'm the Doctor."

"He's not our dad." Oswin told Jenny.

"Step away from Oswin and Orion you intruder!" Strax exclaimed, "Don't make me use my grenades!"

Vastra warned, "Don't you dare use grenades, Strax! We're just here to assess the situation!" she then looked at Jenny, "Jenny. Can you call Clara?"

"Yes ma'am." Jenny said before ordering Strax, "Strax. Please can you get the Doctor's phone from his pocket?"

"Of course." Strax walked towards me, "Hand over the device you scum!"